A few questions about an O’Day 20: The drain in the cockpit seems to be clogged. I am reluctant to use a snake without knowing how the drain works. I am able to get a snake to penetrate a few inches through the bottom, then seems to hit something. Can anyone supply a diagram or an explanation? Are there any valves, flaps, etc. in the drain or is it a straight-through connection? Does the drain from the sink work in the same manner? I will be mooring the boat for the first time. Will 1/2 “ diameter be sufficient for the mooring lines? Is there a formula that determines minimum length of mooring lines? Is there any special way to secure the mooring lines to the bow cleats (previous responses indicate that a mooring bit is unnecessary)? The spreader bars are made of oval aluminum tubing that slip over tabs welded to the mast and are then trough bolted. Does anyone know of a source for replacements? Thanks for the advice.
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Mark, The drain on my 1974 '20 is a simple pipe and two through hulls. When the boat is sitting on the trailer in my yard it gets clogged all the time. I've used a snake with some problems but to be honest I find that a garden hose at full works best. In fact, last night we had a heavy rain storm so the wife and I ran down to the boat (which is now in a slip) to find almost 3 inches of water in the cockpit! I guess I has not cleaned it out well enough, but a quick run with the hose fixed it. Anyway, the problem I found with a snake is that the drain turns some hard corners that tend to bind the snake. Good luck!
Mark, The drain on my 1974 '20 is a simple pipe and two through hulls. When the boat is sitting on the trailer in my yard it gets clogged all the time. I've used a snake with some problems but to be honest I find that a garden hose at full works best. In fact, last night we had a heavy rain storm so the wife and I ran down to the boat (which is now in a slip) to find almost 3 inches of water in the cockpit! I guess I has not cleaned it out well enough, but a quick run with the hose fixed it. Anyway, the problem I found with a snake is that the drain turns some hard corners that tend to bind the snake. Good luck!
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Your cockpit scuppers should be fine for cleaning with a snake. I'd suggest being gentle and using a hose at the same time, but if you need to clean them out, go for it. I might try poking them from below if the boats out of the water. There's no real forumla for the size of your mooring lines but 1/2 inch should be plenty. You might want to go up one to 5/8 so that its easier on your hands if you have to haul the boat against the wind or tide to get enough slack to unmoor. As far as your cleats - I still think a heavy, center mooring bit is a good idea.
Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Your cockpit scuppers should be fine for cleaning with a snake. I'd suggest being gentle and using a hose at the same time, but if you need to clean them out, go for it. I might try poking them from below if the boats out of the water. There's no real forumla for the size of your mooring lines but 1/2 inch should be plenty. You might want to go up one to 5/8 so that its easier on your hands if you have to haul the boat against the wind or tide to get enough slack to unmoor. As far as your cleats - I still think a heavy, center mooring bit is a good idea.
Justin - O'day Owners' Web- Status